Cardiovascular disease is the top killer of women. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for heart disease, but many do not realize it, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Al Buxton suffered a stroke, had a thrombectomy, but still does most of the things he loves to do. Read more about his story and the team that made it possible for him to walk his daughter down the aisle.

September is Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Month. More than 90% of adults and children don't eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, but there are some simple ideas you can try to sneak more in.

Our whole lives we’ve heard “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” but do we really take it to heart? Our first impression of someone is what we see. If you’re thin we think… healthy; if you’re overweight we think…unhealthy. First impressions aren’t always correct, though. Maybe what’s on the inside really does matter more than what’s on the outside.

There are words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” “You have Parkinson’s disease.” “You have diabetes.” A diagnosis of any sort doesn’t mean your life is over… but admitting to yourself and others that it will be different can help you cope.

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